Regional Director

Yellow Brick Road Early Childhood Development Center•Ankeny, IA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

At Yellow Brick Road, we’re on a mission to put good humans into the world and leave it better than we found it. Our team creates warm, inclusive, and joyful environments where children, families, and staff can thrive. If you’re energized by purpose, connection, and meaningful work, you’ll love being part of a community that invests in your growth and celebrates what makes you exceptional. The Regional Director plays a crucial leadership role, overseeing multiple schools within a designated region. This position is responsible for leading a team of school directors, driving growth and quality, and ensuring alignment with the company values to create enriching environments for students, staff, and families. The Regional Director will shape the future of early childhood education, positively impacting young learners, their families, and communities through the company’s exceptional programs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, Business Administration, or related field; or equivalent combination of relevant experience.
Minimum of 5 years of leadership experience in early childhood education, school administration, or a related leadership role.
Must have reliable transportation and ability to travel within region XX% of time.
Must possess a valid CPR/First Aid certification, or willing to obtain within 30 days of employment.

Nice To Haves

Multi-unit leadership preferred.
CRM Experience and experience with parent communication apps, preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide executive leadership for a portfolio of centers and drive organizational performance.
Develop and execute regional strategies aligned with company goals.
Establish operational standards, monitor outcomes, and ensure sustained excellence.
Lead change management and large-scale improvement initiatives.
Maintain accountability for regional financial performance, profitability, and growth.
Analyze business trends and develop strategic action plans.
Oversee labor management, revenue optimization, and budget performance.
Ensure leaders make informed, data-driven business decisions.
Develop regional growth strategies that support enrollment and market expansion.
Evaluate market opportunities, competitive positioning, and capacity utilization.
Drive accountability for enrollment performance and retention outcomes.
Support long-term business development and community engagement initiatives.
Build and sustain a high-performing leadership pipeline.
Lead succession planning, leadership development, and organizational talent strategies.
Coach Senior Directors and Directors to achieve operational excellence.
Ensure performance management systems drive accountability and results.
Maintain accountability for regional compliance, safety, and risk management performance.
Establish risk mitigation strategies and monitor organizational trends.
Lead responses to significant compliance, licensing, or safety concerns.
Ensure consistent execution of policies and regulatory requirements.
Shape and reinforce organizational culture across all centers.
Champion employee engagement, retention, and recognition strategies.
Ensure family experience standards are consistently achieved.
Serve as an ambassador for Yellow Brick Road's mission, values, and brand.
Establish strategic direction for educational quality and program excellence.
Ensure consistent implementation of curriculum and instructional standards.
Monitor quality metrics and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Promote innovation and best practices that enhance child outcomes.
Oversee facility strategy, capital planning, and environmental standards across the region.
Ensure centers maintain safe, compliant, and high-quality physical environments.
Prioritize facility investments that support growth and operational excellence.
Monitor long-term facility needs and infrastructure planning.
Act as School Director or Classroom Educator and Mentor Educator as needed.
Other duties as assigned.